Sermons on Letters To God:

Getting Right With God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 30, 2002

Some people think that God looks at our lives and balances the good against the bad. If we have more good than bad, we get to heaven. That’s not how it works - to get right with God you’ve got to go around the law and get rightness from another source.

For a full audio version of this message go to: www.livingwatersweb.com Advertising is a good thing by itself – it’s simply a way for us to find out about products and services in the marketplace. But today in America each of us is bombarded with at least 3,000 advertising messages each and every ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Walk In God's Promises

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001

Like Father Abraham we walk in God’s promises

“Father Abraham had many sons.” How many of the young people here this morning know that song? The song “Father Abraham” is one our children love to sing. I am sure we will sing it once or twice this week during vacation Bible school. In addition to singing about Father Abraham there are some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-9, 2 Kings 4:11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Hates Discord

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ch

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

In God We Trust

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 6, 2015

This message is our declaration as a Church relating to the recent Supreme Court decision relating to same-sex marriage.

In God We Trust! Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “In God We Trust.” Proverbs 3:5 says “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For Man Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Notice that Paul was thankful to God, but it was for these men that he was thankful. This does not seem like a very startling revelation until you begin to examine Paul's thinking all through the New Testament. You discover that man is the primary means by which Paul is made thankful.

Edward R. Morrow once told of the commencement speaker who was a Yale graduate. He used the 4 letters of YALE for his speech outline. Y was for youth; A was for ambition; L was for loyalty, and E was for energy. After his tedious trip through these four points one of the board graduates turned ...read more

The Mystery Of The Mark Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

One of the most familiar of images of Revelation is that in which the 144,000 Jews are sealed- - - 12,000 from each tribe.

The Mystery of the Mark of God Giant Mysteries Series May 18, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A One of the most familiar of images of Revelation is that in which the 144,000 Jews are sealed- - - 12,000 from each tribe. 1 Revelation 7:2-3 (NASB) 2 And I saw another ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Fullness Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014

Do you ever feel that you can't do what God wants you to do? Well, we can't except for the power of God working through us.

Filled with the Fullness of God Ephesians 3:14-21 Intro Slide Do you ever feel that you just can’t do what God wants you to do? I mean, you know what He wants, but it is just too hard. Have you ever felt that way? I am sure we all have at times. I know Paul has and he knows that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's 'yes' And 'no'

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 22, 2003

Epiphany 7: No is a difficult word for us to hear and even harder to accept. But through Jesus, God came to say, "Yes" - Yes to forgiveness, peace and to the heavenly Kingdom for all who trust in the Cross and Resurrection.

The words in our second lesson were written by St. Paul to the Corinthian believers. Let me read this lesson to you again using the New International Version of the Bible: 18 But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Merciful... Are We?

Contributed by Sam Thomason on Feb 14, 2001

We are blessed when our sins are forgiven... how much greater is the blessing when we can forgive those who wrong us.

God Is Merciful-- Are We? MT 18:21-35 Today’s scripture reminds me of the story told about Gen. Robert E. Lee after the civil war. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of her house. There she bitterly cried that its limbs and trunk had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Methodist

God's Guidelines For Graduates

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Jun 4, 2001

A sermon to graduates (any graduates) with three guidelines for success as faithful Christians. Message is appropriate for challenging any Christians. Based on II Timothy 1:7; Philippians 3:13-14; and Hebrews 12:1-3

Guidelines For Graduates II Timothy 1:7; Philippians 3:13-14; Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction Illustration: Going down the highway a bumper sticker was observed that said, "I’m a Pearl Harbor survivor." The unique thing about this bumper sticker was that is was on the back of a Toyota truck. That ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Mocking God? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 6:7-10 about sowing and reaping and staying faithful

Text: Galatians 6:7-10, Title: Are you mocking God? Date/Place: NRBC, 8/12/07, PM A. Opening illustration: survey of potential adultery under the promise that no one would find out… B. Background to passage: Paul has just instructed them about their responsibility to other church members and to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: A Man Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 14, 2006

Joseph sets an example of someone who is committed to living a morally upright life in an immoral world. As we look at Joseph ask yourself if those positive qualities which he demonstrated are seen in your life.

Joseph: A Man of God Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: We need men and women who can be identified by their lives that they are children of God. While what we know about Joseph is contained in only a few verses of Scripture, the verses we have identify him as a man of God. Joseph sets an example of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The House Of God

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 13, 2003

In our world today, it’s obvious that many churches don’t know how to establish unity among their people. God talks about it here in his Word.

Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16 UNITY IN THE HOUSE OF GOD Once upon a time there were four men who decided to get together and build a house. And so they began to work. It didn’t take long for them to start having problems. One of the men said, “I think the bathroom in this house should be over here.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Of Peace (Advent) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 19, 2007

Let us recommit ourselves to experiencing the peace of God in our lives and in our fellowship.

The God of Peace, II Corinthians 13:11-14 Introduction I know a man who not long ago gave his heart to Christ, and has since lived a very happy Christian, who for a long time prior to his conversion had been so eaten up by care and anxiety that he had been ill-natured on account of it. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian Church

7 Spirits Of God

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

I picked this up somewhere along the way and thought others could use it as a study help or resources.

The Sevenfold Spirit of God Where does this concept come from? Revelation 1:4-5 (NLT) "This letter is from John to the seven churches in the province of Asia.  Grace and peace from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come; from thesevenfold Spirit before his throne; and from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God